You Should Take These 5 Steps After Your Proposal


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Your Boyfriend just proposed and you said “YES!” and  you can’t stop smiling. You’re so in love and can’t stop looking at that brand-new bling. This is a very exciting and emotional time, and it is okay to just sit back and soak in the moment or/and jump straight into sharing the news with family and friends.

Some people may have a short or long engagement depending on their preference, whatever the case may be, you need to start making some plans.

Here are a few steps to take after you get engaged.

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Step 1:  Marriage Requirements

If you’re having a religious and/or civil ceremony, it’s important to find out the requirements. Marriage counselling, affidavits,  church policies etc. This list can be easily forgotten, so the quicker you know the requirement the more time you have to get everything in place. Some churches require as much as 6 months notice before the joining. So get all the information you need as early as possible.

Step 2: Know What’s Important

Pen down the first four things that are most vital to you at the wedding. The popular things are Venue, Food, Guests, Wedding Dress. (This depends on who is getting married) Your guests are important though so let at least one of your top priorities be to escalates the guest experience. Use them as a guide on where to begin the planning process.


Step 3: Have A Budget

Having a budget is the first most important thing to consider in planning your wedding. You can’t make any decisions until you know approximately, how much money you are working with, the type of vendors you want to work with, what goes in to what and the likes. If you plan on using a wedding planner, now’s a great time to start searching for one.

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Step 4: Reserve Your Venue

You don’t have a fixed wedding date until your venue is reserved. Your vendors are more likely to want to know your wedding date before you book them; as such booking your venue should top for priority list.

Step 5: Delegate

You will have considerations and decisions to make, it is very easy to get overwhelmed. You know your family and friends best, there will unarguably be people who have skills that can really take loads of work off you. Always delegate. You have the final decision, but someone else can always do a little leg work for and with you. Don’t be afraid to delegate tasks. You will be grateful later.

It may appear consuming and daunting, just remember to take deep breaths and take everything one step at a time. Attempting to focus on too many aspects of the planning process at one time is what makes planning a wedding overwhelming. Relax you will get through it.





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